Overview
- Los Angeles posted its spring lineup for Friday’s game against the Padres, led off by Shohei Ohtani and started by Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
- Reporters noted the nine regulars closely match a probable Opening Day order, a projection rather than a formal decision.
- The batting sequence listed Ohtani first, Tucker second, Mookie Betts third, and Freddie Freeman fourth, followed by Will Smith, Teoscar Hernández, Max Muncy, Andy Pages, and Miguel Rojas.
- Ohtani recently logged 4 1/3 scoreless spring innings with four strikeouts and a 99.9 mph fastball, drawing praise from manager Dave Roberts.
- The Dodgers wrap Cactus League play with the Padres and Athletics, then a Freeway Series vs. the Angels before the March 26 opener against the Diamondbacks, with the 2025 ring ceremony set for the following day.